Artwork
Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23
Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23 is a print by the Romanticist artist Francisco Goya. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23 is a print by Francisco de Goya, created in 1799, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in a tall, pointed hat sitting on a ledge, examining a paper, while a monkey peers over his shoulder. The scene is set against a backdrop of scattered skulls and bones, suggesting a commentary on the transience of life.
Technique & Style
The work is a sketch-like representation, with the title hinting at the ephemeral nature of human existence. The man's hat resembles a fool's cap, introducing an element of irony to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
